Thapar University 2006 B.Tech Civil Engineering BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION - Question Paper
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
C.E. (2nd Year)
Final Term exam
CE001 (BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION)
TIIAPAR INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY End Semester examination CE-001, Building Materials and Construction
Time: 3hrs M.M: 45
Note: Attempt any five questions
la) How are rocks chemically classified?
b) With the help of neat sketch, explain the working of Hoffmans kiln. (4,5)
2a) Comment, Moulds are made longer by about 8-12% in all directions in brick manufacturing.
b) How does cement set? W'hat are the functions of four principal minerals?
c) With the help of neat sketch explain the functioning of ball mills and tube mills in cement manufacturing. (2,3,4)
3a) What is fine aggregate? What are different types of fine aggregates used in mortar and concrete? Discuss each
b) Write short notes on X-ray shielding, fire resistant and light weight mortar.
(5,4)
4 a) Describe the part played by quantity and quality* of water used in concrete.
b) What is curing and how does it affects the strength of concrete.
c) What precautions will you take in placing and compacting concrete? (333)
5 a) What is meant by industrial timber? What are its varieties?
b) What are the objects of preservation of timber? Discuss the methods adopted for preservation of timber? (4,5)
6 a) What are the principles of comfort air conditioning? Give line sketches to illustrate the summer and winter air conditioning.
b) Define the following with the help of neat sketches i. Baluster ii. Handrail iii. Riser iv. Landing (4,5)
7. Differentiate between
a) Fat lime and hydraulic lime
b) Varnish and distemper
c) Strap foundation and Strip foundation (333)
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